QUESTION: "What is Formaldehyde and where does it come from? ANSWER: Formaldehyde is a VOC (Volitle Organic Compound) and is present in many forms and from many sources. Processes in the upper atmosphere contribute up to 90% of the total formaldehyde in the environment. Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the oxidation (or combustion) of methane [...]
How to minimize risks associated with formaldehyde exposure: 1. Establish a no smoking policy in your home. Cigarettes and other tobacco products should not be used inside the home. There are many toxic effects of exposure to cigarette smoke, including exposure to formaldehyde, and evidence continues to mount concerning the health effects associated with cigarette [...]
Each year, Michigan homeowners and businesses are hit with the harsh reality of winter, dealing with everything from snow covered roads and pot holes to slippery driveways and the dreaded NO SCHOOL Snow Days. You can’t change the weather, but we can minimize the toll it may take by implementing a few simple safeguards. Heating [...]
Formaldehyde is a Volatile Organic Compound that occurs in nature and is widely used in building products, finishes, and furnishings because of its desirable properties and low cost. Nearly all products made with formaldehyde outgas to some extent, but only a few contribute significantly to indoor air problems. Formaldehyde is used to add permanent press [...]
Icicles - Winter can create some beautiful scenes...Bright white snow, glistening frost on the trees. Even the frozen pond perfect for hockey. But icicles forming on the edges of your home should send up a warning flag. Icicles hanging from the edges of your home are often the result of an ice dam formed when [...]
The Your Energy Savings program offers four ways for you to learn about the energy management opportunities in your home. Each energy audit will help you identify easy to install measures to help reduce your energy use and control your energy costs. Depending on which audit option you choose, you can qualify for a rebate [...]
The truth is, any home could have a radon problem, whether it's in an area with a high radon potential or an area with a low radon potential, or whether it's old or new, energy-efficient or drafty, built on a slab or built over a basement or crawlspace. Because it's a tasteless, odorless, colorless gas, [...]
